For instance, if two weeks after my rhinoplasty I started doing heavy lifting everyday and bleeding from that caused excess scar tissue, how long would it take for the scar tissue to form? Immediately or a few months later?
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Answer: How Long Would It Take for Scar Tissue to Form After Rhinoplasty?
Hi,
It appears that your nose may have most of its width in the tip. The tip width can be reduced by performing a vertical dome division, cephalic strip plus or minus a strut and shield graft. Make sure you have computer imaging prior to your procedure so you can see what the results will look...
Bumps along the internal suture line can happen. They resolve on their own. However, since your is red I think you need to see your surgeon for simple drainage. In any case. do not worry. This problem can be taken care of.
Bruising is caused by blood that percolates into the tissues during Rhinoplasty, or any surgery. Blood has red cells which have hemosiderin pigment in their hemoglobin. Bruises can stain the skin when this hemosiderin pigment has been deposited and the stains can outlast the normal...
